November 19, 2017 archives

View Archive

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Downtown Lights Up holiday celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. Tuesday

Ice skating, snow and plenty of Christmas cheer will fill downtown Goldsboro during the annual Downtown Lights Up celebration Tuesday night. Activities start at 5 p.m. and continue through 8 p.m., in front of City Hall, along Center Street and...

Stream clean out begins this week

A stream cleanout project will begin this week that is designed to help mitigate possible future flooding caused by storms and/or heavy rains. A&K Grading Co. of LaGrange will begin work on a ditch on Old Mount Olive Highway...

A revival of spirit: The Seven Springs Christmas parade returns

There was a revival going on in downtown Seven Springs on Saturday afternoon that began with the resurrection of the community's Christmas parade and swept over the crowd that lined the streets. Nearly 100 entrants signed up for the event,...

A century of memories: Iconic eatery served more than barbecue

Ronnie Warrick was about 9 years old the first time he walked into Scott's Barbecue at 1205 N. William Street. On Friday he was one of the last customers to say goodbye to owner Martel Scott Jr., 75, as...

Bar owners hone their 'craft,' one delicious micro brew at a time

Going out for a beer used to mean swilling down some mass-produced, barely-flavored, carbonated beverage that was lightly alcoholic and close to water. But these are the days of craft beer -- micro brews, not macro brews. Getting a beer...

Bringing a sense of togetherness back to the community

Hot dogs, snacks and a bouncy house against the backdrop of gospel music and free prayer awaited those who turned out for the "Our Community Cares" family fun day at W.A. Foster Center on Saturday. The latter is something Alpha...